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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,657.78, 658,229.97 and 214,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,657.78, 658,229.97 and 214,020.06 is: 321,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,657.78 : 658,229.97 = 214,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,657.78/658,229.97 = 214,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,657.78x = 658,229.97 × 214,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,657.78x = 140,874,417,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,874,417,673.20/438,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,148.80

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